Podiatrists play an important role in preventing foot problems with regular diabetes assessments completed on a six or twelve monthly basis.
Diabetes and the possible effects on the feet:
- Poor circulation affecting the body’s ability to heal
- Burning pain in the legs and feet, typically more noticeable at night
- Peripheral neuropathy or nerve damage diminishing sensitivity to pain
- Numbness
- Increased susceptibility to infections
- Stiffening of joints
- Foot ulcers
- Amputation risk
